Net energy imports as a share of energy use

(%)

Luxembourg is the top country by energy imports in the world. As of 2015, energy imports in Luxembourg was 96.3 %. The top 5 countries also includes Japan, Ireland, Republic of Korea, and Belgium.

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What is energy imports?

Net energy imports are estimated as energy use less production, both measured in oil equivalents. A negative value indicates that the country is a net exporter. Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.

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